Parking Near DC USA, Howard University
Where Can I Park for DC USA?
DC USA has a two-level below-grade garage with 1,000 spaces beneath the shopping center at 3200 14th Street Northwest. The center is adjacent to Columbia Heights Metro station and accessible by bus and car. The published center pages identify the garage but do not provide a visitor rate schedule or operating hours, so a listed nearby option is $3 an hour 100 yards away.
- Address
- 3200 14th Street Northwest
- Closest listed space
- Secure Garage Parking in Washington, DC - $3/Hour, 100 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Columbia Heights Station, 151 yd (2 min walk)
Parking Near Howard University
DC USA, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
DC USA’s Two-Level Garage on 14th Street Northwest
The centre’s two-level below-grade parking facility has 1,000 spaces and comprises a condominium unit owned by the District of Columbia (shopdcusa.com). The garage sits beneath the shopping center at 3200 14th Street Northwest in Columbia Heights, near Howard University, giving shoppers a direct option at the destination.
DC USA’s directions page places the complex adjacent to Columbia Heights Metro station and says the center is accessible by bus and car (shopdcusa.com). Bicycle parking along 14th Street is also available (shopdcusa.com), which can be useful when a short car trip is combined with another mode. The published center pages identify the facility and its ownership, but do not provide a visitor rate schedule or operating hours.
Weekend Shopping and Parking Rules Around the Center
Columbia Heights Metro station is directly adjacent to the shopping center, so the garage can be a practical choice when shopping trips overlap with rail arrivals or bus journeys (shopdcusa.com). The center’s directions page specifically describes DC USA as accessible by bus and car, while bicycle parking is available along 14th Street (shopdcusa.com).
For drivers considering street parking farther toward the National Mall, National Mall and Memorial Parks says metered spaces operate daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., including weekends and holidays except December 25, at $2.30 per hour (nps.gov). Those rules apply to National Mall parking rather than the shopping center’s below-grade facility, so they are not a substitute for the center’s garage terms.
Named Parking Options Near DC USA in Columbia Heights
A secure garage space 100 yards from the center costs $3 an hour. Two monthly options are 134 yards away: a garage space at 3155 Hiatt Place Northwest costs $3 a month, and another affordable garage space costs $3 a month.
For a longer visit, a garage space 0.5 miles away costs $7 a day, while a lot space at the same distance costs $7 an hour. A secure garage at 850 Quincy Park Place is 0.7 miles away and costs $175 a month. These named alternatives give drivers choices at different distances and payment periods, from a few steps beyond the center to a monthly space farther out.
Parksy Spaces That Can Beat the DC USA Garage
The closest listed alternative is a secure garage space 100 yards away at $3 an hour. It can beat the center garage when a driver wants a nearby hourly space and prefers a listed rate. Two monthly garage spaces 134 yards away cost $3 a month each, including one at 3155 Hiatt Place Northwest, making them the better fit for repeated visits rather than a single shopping stop.
At 0.5 miles, a garage space costs $7 a day and a lot space costs $7 an hour. The daily garage can suit an all-day visit, while the lot’s hourly rate offers a different option at the same distance. A garage at 850 Quincy Park Place is 0.7 miles away and costs $175 a month, so it is aimed at regular parking rather than occasional retail trips.
Columbia Heights Station Is the Easiest Rail Arrival
Columbia Heights Station is the nearest rail stop, at 151 yards from DC USA and a two-minute walk. The station’s position beside the center is also confirmed by the center’s directions page, which describes DC USA as adjacent to Columbia Heights Metro station (shopdcusa.com).
From the station, the short walk makes rail a useful alternative when the garage is inconvenient for a shopping trip. The center’s directions page also says the site is accessible by bus and car, and bicycle parking is available along 14th Street (shopdcusa.com). DC USA is 0.8 miles from Howard University center, placing the shopping center in Columbia Heights near Howard University rather than within Howard University.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for DC USA?
DC USA has a two-level below-grade garage with 1,000 spaces beneath the shopping center at 3200 14th Street Northwest. The center is adjacent to Columbia Heights Metro station and accessible by bus and car. The published center pages identify the garage but do not provide a visitor rate schedule or operating hours, so a listed nearby option is $3 an hour 100 yards away.
What Parking Is Available at DC USA?
The two-level below-grade facility beneath the shopping center has 1,000 spaces and is a condominium unit owned by the District of Columbia. It sits at 3200 14th Street Northwest in Columbia Heights, near Howard University. The center’s published pages identify the garage, but do not provide a visitor rate schedule or operating hours.
What Are the Closest Paid Parking Alternatives?
A secure garage space 100 yards from the center costs $3 an hour. Two monthly garage options are 134 yards away and cost $3 a month each, including one at 3155 Hiatt Place Northwest. These alternatives provide listed rates when a driver wants nearby hourly parking or a space for repeated visits.
Is There Weekend Street Parking Near DC USA?
National Mall and Memorial Parks says metered spaces operate daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., including weekends and holidays except December 25, at $2.30 per hour. These rules apply to National Mall parking rather than the shopping center’s below-grade facility, so they are not a substitute for the center’s garage terms.
What Parking Works for a Longer Visit?
A garage space 0.5 miles away costs $7 a day, while a lot space at the same distance costs $7 an hour. The daily garage can suit an all-day visit, while the lot provides an hourly option. A secure garage at 850 Quincy Park Place is 0.7 miles away and costs $175 a month.
How Close Is Columbia Heights Station?
Columbia Heights Station is 151 yards from the center, a two-minute walk, and is adjacent to the shopping center. The site is accessible by bus and car, and bicycle parking is available along 14th Street. The shopping center is 0.8 miles from Howard University center, placing it in Columbia Heights near Howard University.
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